Liza Laird

As 2025 wraps up, set gentle intentions for 2026. Focus on embracing your values and treating yourself with kindness. No expectations, just being present.

Even when our stitches fall off our needles, or our sweater felts in the wash, we keep going because we accept our mistakes as equally as our successes. Daily repetition is the foundation of our growth.

Knitting and yoga, both practices that cultivate mindfulness and inner peace, can lead to profound self-discovery.

Setting intentions before a yoga class or starting to knit, clarifies the part of your heart you want to nurture.

Ahimsa means nonviolence, being kind to ourselves and others. This includes not causing physical harm to ourselves or others and preventing emotional injury as well. Consider this practice as you move throughout your day. Think of your knitting. Your community. Where does your wool come from, from sheep to shop.

Current WIP awaiting ribbing, weaving in ends and blocking. This cute little t-shirt sweater will keep one of my little ones warm while he skis this winter.

Set yourself up for relaxed knitting. Create a peaceful atmosphere with a soothing cup of tea, a soft blanket, and calming music. (in photo a custom mug by the amazing .weather.ceramics)

Let the belly, side body, and back expand as you inhale. Release fully as you exhale.

Take each day one breath and one stitch at a time. (📸 Brioche stitch cowl)

In the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Sutra 2.46 says: A yoga pose is a steady and comfortable posture. We search for that balance between ease and strength in all things, from our knitting to our thoughts.